What does "Gobby" mean?

Loud-mouthed, talking too much Someone who talks excessively, often rudely.

Gobby

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Casual

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Meaning: Loud-mouthed, talking too much

嘴巴大、话太多

Bocazas, que habla demasiado

口うるさい、おしゃべりすぎる

입이 거친, 말이 너무 많은

Someone who talks excessively, often rudely.

话太多的人，经常显得无礼。

Alguien que habla en exceso, a menudo de forma grosera.

過度にしゃべりすぎる人、しばしば失礼な態度で。

지나치게 말이 많고 종종 무례하게 떠드는 사람.

Examples

Don't be so gobby.
别那么多嘴
no seas tan bocazas
そんなにうるさくするな
그렇게 시끄럽게 굴지 마.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɒbi/

Usage Guide

Context: personality

Tone: critical

✓ Do Say

A bit gobby
有点话太多
un poco bocazas
ちょっとうるさい
좀 입이 가벼운

✗ Don't Say

British
英式英语表达
Expresión británica
イギリス英語の表現
영국식 표현

Common Mistakes

From gob = mouth

Origin & History

From 'gob' (mouth).

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages UK

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British TV

Regional notes: British.

Variations

Gobby

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✗ Don't Say

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